Paraprofessional (Student Transportation)
The Menta Education Group•Waukegan, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation with The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school. You will also provide student transportation to and from school, using school equipment (van or bus). Approximate Hours with Paraprofessional shift and transportation route are 7:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. range (depends upon the transportation route) Mon-Fri, following a school calendar.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a Passenger Endorsement.
- Must be Age 23 or Older.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Absolutely must be punctual and have good attendance.
- Have an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobs.
- Must have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support.
- Must Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
- Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred but not required CDL-B.
- Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide Paraprofessional support.
- Manage classroom behaviors.
- Provide regular, before & after school student transportation (to and from school) and also "as needed" transportation during school hours.
- Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff.
- Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data.
- Maintain classroom order and safety (Security)
- Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting.
- Assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior.
- Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
- Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off (PTO)
- a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
